Anger Quote by Dada Bhagwan
““Your anger, pride, deceit, and greed should be such that they hurt no one. If they are limited to where they only hurt only you and no one else, then the path of liberation is open.””
About This Quote
Source Sutra: Discourses of Dada Bhagwan, 1990s
One should restrain negative emotions so they affect only oneself, allowing spiritual freedom.
In simple terms: Control anger, pride, deceit, greed to avoid harming others.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate inner restraint for liberation.
Themes
spirituality
ethics
self‑control
Mood
reflective
calm
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- personal meditation
- conflict resolution
- ethical decision‑making
- daily self‑check
- mindfulness practice
Key Concepts
non‑attachment
inner peace
liberation
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you recognize when a feeling is self‑harmful versus harmful to others?
- What practices help you keep negative traits private?
A Different Perspective
If emotions are suppressed too much, authentic expression may suffer.
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